socialist

Current meaning: social-democrat; democratic socialist A person who believes in a socialist doctrine within a free society. Believes that the state has a responsibility to its people and must provide certain rights such as health and education. Believes in the equality of humanity regardless of race, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, etc. as long as these bear no harm on others. Realizes that life is not fair or simply black and white and that the poor are not always "lazy", as conservatives say to keep their ill-gotten gains. Usually empathetic people who prefer to help their kin instead of watching them rot. Not to be confused with democrat. Anyone with an ounce of political knowledge would know they are not similar in the least. Antonyms: republican, neoliberal, american, asshole